House and Garden Tour is Scheduled

By JOAN UMHOLTZ / FOR THS

May 30, 2017 at 1:43 PM

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TEWKSBURY, NJ - The first Biennial Historic House and Garden Tour, co-sponsored by the Tewksbury Historical Society and the Garden Club of Hunterdon Hills, takes place on Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine.

The first floor of four houses and the property of five gardens will be open. Houses with fascinating histories include an 18th century stone house, a 19th century clapboard house and a converted church. The gardens are varied and unique, including a waterfall on a trout stream and a grandchild's garden.

All tickets, including advance purchases, and maps are to be picked up at THS Headquarters, 60 Water St., Lebanon (Mountainville) 08833 on June 10, between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For inquiries, call Society HQ at 908-832-6734.

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